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DU62 FXG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,220 mi
Last recorded67,220 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 FXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 67,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 67,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 65,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes & unions starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front trackrod arm balljoint boot deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear steering trailing arm boot deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2023 62,374 miles

Front steering arm ball joint gaiter worn

P.a.s metal pipes corroded

Rear steering arm ball joint gaiter worn

converter kits fitted to both headlamps , beam patterns weak

Fail 26 Jan 2023 62,295 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front steering arm ball joint gaiter worn

P.a.s metal pipes corroded

Rear steering arm ball joint gaiter worn

converter kits fitted to both headlamps , beam patterns weak

Pass 4 Feb 2022 60,623 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Euro Light Stickers Fitted To Headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R + O/S/R Shock Absorber Upper Bush Worn - Currently No Play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 60,622 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Ripped Open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Euro Light Stickers Fitted To Headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R + O/S/R Shock Absorber Upper Bush Worn - Currently No Play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,531 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 58,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 56,046 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 53,854 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 49,241 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,735 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 42,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,530 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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DU62 FXG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 49,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU62 FXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DU62 FXG registered?

DU62 FXG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is DU62 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 FXG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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